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Trader Joe's Yay/Nay Thread - June 2013

Big Yay for the Chocolate European Style Lowfat Yogurt!! This stuff is delicious. A little bit tangy but mostly just a delicious chocolate flavor. I'm less enthusiastic about the Mocha flavored one.

Jun 07, 2013
Briek in Chains

Trader Joe's Yay/Nay Thread - May 2013 [old]

Some new items I've never tried before...

Yay for the chicken parm lollipops. They're clearly meant to be a cute little app but we heated them up last night with a salad. Very delicious! Will definitely buy again.

Yay for the spinach and kale bites. Tasted like spinach balls and heated up very nicely in the oven. Again, we will definitely buy these again.

May 30, 2013
Briek in Chains

Trader Joe's Yay/Nay Thread - April 2013 [OLD]

One of my fave combos! Crisps with brie cheese. Delicious.

Apr 17, 2013
Briek in Chains

Trader Joe's Yay/Nay Thread - April 2013 [OLD]

New to me.. roasted coconut chips. HUGE YAY!! I've been adding them to yogurt but they are also great to just snack on.

Apr 09, 2013
Briek in Chains
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Trader Joe's Yea/Nay Thread - 3rd quarter 2012 [OLD]

Agreed!

Sep 17, 2012
Briek in Chains

Trader Joe's Yea/Nay Thread - 3rd quarter 2012 [OLD]

I second this! We loved it!

Aug 15, 2012
Briek in Chains

Trader Joe's Yea/Nay Thread - 3rd quarter 2012 [OLD]

Yay to the Spinach and Kale pie in the frozen section! Big portion for the price.. 2 of us ate it for dinner and then for lunch the next day. Definitely can taste the kale.. adds a slightly bitter taste but compliments the cheeses very nicely. Will be purchasing again.

Aug 09, 2012
Briek in Chains

Trader Joe's Yea/Nay Thread - 3rd quarter 2012 [OLD]

I'm also a fan of the Gnocchi! Easy dinner with some salad. Will definitely try it out with peas and pepper!

We've also been really big fans of the edamame nuggets. This has become a weekly purchase for us. They get very crispy in the oven.

Aug 07, 2012
Briek in Chains

Trader Joe's Yea/Nay Thread - 2nd quarter 2012 [OLD]

Some recent discoveries...

Big Yea to the Tofu Edamame Nuggets.. we are meat eaters in our house but we loved these. They got so crispy in the oven. Will definitely be purchasing again.

Big Yea to the Pappardelle Pasta with Chicken & Mushroom Mascarpone Sauce. This was really, really good. Really big chunks of white meat chicken in a delicous sauce. Hopefully this one sticks around for a bit.

Big Yea to the Coconut Water ice pops.. again very refreshing and delicious.

Big Yea for the goat cheese with honey... delicious on roasted figs.

Medium-Size Yea for sliced spanish cheeses (there are 3 kinds in the package)... 2 out of the 3 tasted exactly the same to me. Would make for an easy prep for appetizer plate. Would (maybe) buy again.

Huge Nay for Trader Ming's Citrus Glazed Chicken... bad quality chicken and veggies.

Jun 13, 2012
Briek in Chains

Trader Joe's Yea/Nay Thread - 2nd quarter 2012 [OLD]

I agree!! IMO, this was just a tortilla chip.

May 09, 2012
Briek in Chains

Trader Joe's Yea/Nay Thread - 2nd quarter 2012 [OLD]

Yum! I love that gnocchi! We've purchased it a few times.

May 03, 2012
Briek in Chains

Trader Joe's Yea/Nay Thread - 1st quarter 2012 [old]

I agree on the Danish pancakes!! I was really looking forward to them, but I could not get past that lemon taste. We will not be buying again.

Mar 13, 2012
Briek in Chains

Trader Joe's Yea/Nay Thread - 1st quarter 2012 [old]

We also really enjoyed the shrimp corn dogs. Something different for appetizer night! Very tasty and would buy again.

Mar 13, 2012
Briek in Chains

Trader Joe's Yea/Nay Thread - 1st quarter 2012 [old]

I feel the same way about prepared foods Dommy... but I love the curry chicken salad too! It is really good. And they use good chicken in it, so I'm never worried about getting a bite of scary/fatty chicken.

Feb 27, 2012
Briek in Chains

Trader Joe's Yea/Nay Thread - 1st quarter 2012 [old]

Had a really bad bag of clementines from TJs recently. I'd say 90% of them were mealy and sour. I believe they were from Morocco. I know clementines are fickle little fruits - so I can't be too disappointed.

Jan 30, 2012
Briek in Chains

Trader Joe's Yea/Nay Thread - 1st quarter 2012 [old]

Yea to the Thai Shrimp Gyoza! They were delicious steamed and paired with TJ's Gyoza sauce. We bought them a few days ago and they're already gone.

Jan 27, 2012
Briek in Chains

Trader Joe's Yea/Nay Thread - 1st quarter 2012 [old]

Agreed! I really enjoyed the freeze dried grapes - kind of tasted like candy. But I finished the bag in one sitting. You don't get a lot of bang for your buck with these.

Jan 27, 2012
Briek in Chains

Seduced by Costco (Meyer Lemons)

This is absolutely my new favorite cocktail! Sparkling Meyer Lemon Cocktail from Cooking Light magazine. So, so good! I can't wait to make it again...

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/spark...

Dec 22, 2011
Briek in Home Cooking

Martha's Spiced Chocolate Eggnog... Has anyone ever made?

I came across a recipe for Martha's spiced chocolate eggnog. It looks delicous! Has anyone ever attempted it? As someone who has never made homemade eggnog, I would love some feedback. Thanks!

http://www.marthastewart.com/316180/s...

Dec 22, 2011
Briek in Home Cooking

HELP! In search of a website I saw on Chowhound! Buying shares of fruit trees...

Yes! That's it! Thank you very much.

Dec 17, 2011
Briek in General Topics

HELP! In search of a website I saw on Chowhound! Buying shares of fruit trees...

A year or so ago, someone posted about a company where you can buy items such as a share of a peach tree, a blueberry bush, and even a beehive for honey. I can't find this website anywhere and I'm looking to get a gift for someone. It's driving me crazy! If anyone can provide some information, I'd appreciate it!

Dec 14, 2011
Briek in General Topics

Trader Joe's Yea/Nay Thread - 3rd quarter 2011 [Old]

Agreed on the malted milk ball cookies. They are NOT worth the calories. My husband, who normally likes everything, gave them a big thumbs down.

Sep 19, 2011
Briek in Chains

Discontinued at Trader Joe's (started 6/19/2011) [old]

I just purchased the baked onion rings yesterday in CT. Maybe they were out of stock at your store?

Aug 01, 2011
Briek in Chains

New Trader Joe's Yea/Nay Thread - 2nd Quarter 2011 [old]

I'm late to the game - but thanks for the rec! Ate some last night - delicious!

Jul 08, 2011
Briek in Chains

New Trader Joe's Yea/Nay Thread - 2nd Quarter 2011 [old]

Nay to the Chinese Style Pork Buns. The pork filling was so fatty.

May 03, 2011
Briek in Chains

NYC to BOS Roadtrip TOP TEN

I love Skippers Dock. Beautiful views. They make a great bloody mary there as well.

Apr 25, 2011
Briek in Southern New England

Trader Joe's Yea/Nay thread - 1st quarter 2011 [old]

Oh no! I hope they aren't discontinuing it.

Apr 19, 2011
Briek in Chains

Trader Joe's Yea/Nay thread - 1st quarter 2011 [old]

Agreed, this is an amazing salad mix. So easy and so many things to do with it.

Apr 19, 2011
Briek in Chains

New Trader Joe's Yea/Nay Thread - 2nd Quarter 2011 [old]

I am addicted to the Tarte d'Alsace. It is so so very yummy.

Apr 19, 2011
Briek in Chains

Trader Joe's Yea/Nay thread - 1st quarter 2011 [old]

Agreed! I never knew these existed until I read about them on this board! Now I'm addicted as well. Ate the entire box in one night.

Apr 19, 2011
Briek in Chains